1 Live Poker Game Tip?

TexGuy · Oct 4, 2008

Hi I'm so-so at online poker but worse in live games. I'm a "rock" then - very conservative. I'm going to Vegas again next week. What's one of your best pointers for live ring games?

pimpinalovabkln · Oct 4, 2008

WATCH FOR tells! Tells will get you more money in the long run then cards....

white_lytning · Oct 4, 2008

No. Don't worry about tells, especially if you are new to the game.

Position and players are all you need to be a decent live game player. Consider position when considering calling any hand. Weaker hands become much more profitable when played in late position. Play looser against tight players and tighter against loose players. Play the game straight up (don't slow play) and you should do fine.

Irexes · Oct 4, 2008

Don't look at your cards until it's your turn to act.

Pothole · Oct 4, 2008

Irexes said:
Don't look at your cards until it's your turn to act.

And watch the other players when they look at theirs AND when the flop comes down.

KingCurtis · Oct 4, 2008

Irexes said:
Don't look at your cards until it's your turn to act.

this^ a lot of sharks notice small things like this and will know automatically if you look at your card sright away that you are a newb. I als like said, just play a tight positioned game. Tip the dealer when you win, and just be nice to others when talked too.

repp3524 · Oct 4, 2008

Why don't you look at your cards until it is your turn to act?

TexGuy · Oct 4, 2008

repp3524 said:
Why don't you look at your cards until it is your turn to act?

You want to gather as much info as possible by watching others and how they're reacting to their cards i.e. Are they perking up or does it seem like their hand is just mediocre?

TexGuy · Oct 4, 2008

don't slow play

Not even a little? Why not?

mrjohnson911 · Oct 4, 2008

i would actually advise you not to ever be the first one to limp..

look at your opponents when the flop is being dealt, especially in position, if you havent looked at the board when your opponent is to act he cant have a read on you, except for your preflop action

dah · Oct 4, 2008

TexGuy said:
Hi I'm so-so at online poker but worse in live games. I'm a "rock" then - very conservative. I'm going to Vegas again next week. What's one of your best pointers for live ring games?

Watch out for little old ladies.

TexGuy · Oct 5, 2008

Thank you all!

TexGuy · Oct 5, 2008

Other tips are welcome!

TexGuy · Oct 11, 2008

white_lytning said:
Play the game straight up (don't slow play) and you should do fine.

What's wrong with a little slow play?

slurredreaction · Oct 11, 2008

Slow play when you know you have the nuts.. you don't want to end up slow playing and getting caught on the river in a live cash game.. when they push you all in on river, your world will be rocked hard.. Even though they may be a river rat the river is still part of the game. Its tough to be on top and then have to question yourself when you get moved in on.

SavagePenguin · Oct 11, 2008

When the dealer exposes the cards on the flop do not watch the cards as they are exposed. Instead, watch people's reactions to these cards as they are turned over.

If they instantly glance at their chips (or your chips) the flop was probably good to them and they plan on betting. If they keep staring at the flop then the flop probably didn't help them. They're staring at the flop to either appear strong or to figure out if they have any weird outs.

This happens instantly, so if you're watching the cards you will miss this valuable tell.

narizblanco · Oct 11, 2008

Do NOT call big bets with just 1 pair

tankshell · Oct 11, 2008

Sorry to ask a question in a question thread, but when you try to watch players react to their cards or the community cards, do you try to watch everyone? Or just watch one or two players that you want to concentrate on?

dah · Oct 12, 2008

At the table never concentrate on indivual players, it can get personal, and lead you into traps, you can only play your hand, not others, watch for tells yes, but players lead you in with that, also when possible, note what players call with pre-flop.

AlBundy24 · Oct 12, 2008

repp3524 said:
Why don't you look at your cards until it is your turn to act?

Another reason, you don't want to possibly give a subtle tell that you have a good starting hand. You'll notice some newer players will look at the first card dealt to them before the second one is even on it's way. Easily you could pick up some paint as the first card and then see if they either paired the first card with the second or got something good to go along with it. If you don't know what you have yet, you won't give anything away.

OzExorcist · Oct 12, 2008

Read this thread:

https://www.cardschat.com/forum/learning-poker-57/playing-live-what-you-need-know-114205/

j0sh1ngU · Oct 13, 2008

SavagePenguin said:
When the dealer exposes the cards on the flop do not watch the cards as they are exposed. Instead, watch people's reactions to these cards as they are turned over.

If they instantly glance at their chips (or your chips) the flop was probably good to them and they plan on betting. If they keep staring at the flop then the flop probably didn't help them. They're staring at the flop to either appear strong or to figure out if they have any weird outs.

This happens instantly, so if you're watching the cards you will miss this valuable tell.

very ke. thin g to remember. well said

Double-A · Oct 13, 2008

TexGuy said:
Hi I'm so-so at online poker but worse in live games. I'm a "rock" then - very conservative. I'm going to Vegas again next week. What's one of your best pointers for live ring games?

Play during "drinking hours".

TheNoob · Oct 13, 2008

A good thread to ask this question:

I look at my cards right away, mostly because I need the time to think.

What I have been doing is practicing doing the exact same thing every time. I look at my cards for the same amount of time, then I look at a spot on the table right in front of me for the same amount of time and then I protect my cards. I do this the same for every hand, and I protect them even if I know I will fold.

It sounds like looking at my cards right away might be a mistake, and I should take the time I need to think when the action comes to me?

ph_il · Oct 13, 2008

TheNoob said:
A good thread to ask this question:

I look at my cards right away, mostly because I need the time to think.

What I have been doing is practicing doing the exact same thing every time. I look at my cards for the same amount of time, then I look at a spot on the table right in front of me for the same amount of time and then I protect my cards. I do this the same for every hand, and I protect them even if I know I will fold.

It sounds like looking at my cards right away might be a mistake, and I should take the time I need to think when the action comes to me?

What are you thinking about when you look at your cards? Do you base your action on the cards you have or based on the action from the players before you?

The thing about look at your cards when you first get them vs when its your turn to act is: They cards are not going to change. However you miss out on information and tells your opponent may have if you're busy looking down at your cards. Sometimes they're very quick and you have to catch it quickly. An example is my frind has a habit of clenching his jaw when he has a big hand. Its very fast and hardly noticeable at times, but its a small tell that I would easily miss if I'm looking down instead of at my opponents.

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